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Veil
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Lady's black silk crape mourning veil. Rectangular in shape 26"w X 31"l, with deep hems on either end, approx. 3". MUST WEAR GLOVES AND FACE MASK WHEN HANDLING.
2024.33.001
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Historic Costume
Accessory
Adult, Female
Veil
Female
Silk
1870 - 1900
31 in
26 in